Weekend Note: Detour at Tampa Palms Blvd.

Yes, Bruce B. Downs Blvd. (BBD) is still being widened.

As a result, the portion of Tampa Palms Blvd. across the street from the City Plaza at Tampa Palms (where travelers would take a right to head north on BBD) will be closed beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3 through 6 a.m. Monday, Feb. 6. The contractor will be removing the wastewater force main, according to the City of Tampa public affairs director Ashley Bauman.

This won’t affect traffic on BBD, as its thru lanes will remain open during construction. Pedestrian access will be available at the intersection of Tampa Palms Blvd. and BBD at all times.